Minors in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Coaching

A minor (non-teaching) consists of a minimum of 15 hours. Students electing a minor should, not later than the second semester of the sophomore year, consult with the chair of the department for the assignment of an advisor. The advisor will work with the student in the development of a minor program contract. Specific course requirements follow.

Health Minor

Required Courses (6 hours):

HL 150

Critical Health Issues and Decisions in Society

3 hours

HL 355

Health Promotion Protection Management

3 hours

Elective courses (minimum of 9 credit hours):

The remaining theory courses needed to complete the 15 hours are to be selected in terms of the student’s area of interest and in consultation with and approval of the minor advisor and chair of the department. The following courses are available to choose from.

HL 155

First Aid and Personal Safety

2 hours

HL 250

Introduction to Health Promotion

3 hours

HL 344

Modifying Health Behavior

3 hours

HL 350

Health Risk Factors

3 hours

HL 356

Health Fitness Instruction and Leadership

2 hours

HL 450

School Health Programs

3 hours

HL 458

Teaching Human Sexuality Education

3 hours

PE 320

Principles of Strength and Conditioning

2 hours

A student must have a GPA of 2.75 and no grade lower than a “C” in all of the above required courses.

Physical Education Minor

This non-teaching minor consists of 15 hours.

Required Courses (8 hours):

PE 320

Principles of Strength and Conditioning

2 hours

PE 360

Physiology of Exercise

3 hours

PE 362

Kinesiology

3 hours

Select two of the following courses (2 hours):

PE 161

Foundations of PE: Field Sports

1 hour

PE 162

Foundations of PE: Individual Activities

1 hour

PE 163

Foundations of PE: Court Sports

1 hour

PE 164

Foundations of PE: Outdoor Activities

1 hour

PE 167

Foundations of PE: Activity Trends

1 hour

Select one of the following courses (2-3 hours):

HL 155

First Aid and Personal Safety

2 hours

PE 268

Instructional Principles in Physical Education

3 hours

PE 381

Health/PE for Elementary Teachers

2 hours

Elective Courses (minimum of 2 hours):

The remaining theory courses needed to complete 15 hours are to be selected in terms of the student’s area of interest and in consultation with and approval of the minor advisor and chair of the department.

ZO 200/201, Anatomy and Physiology/Lab are prerequisites for PE 360 and PE 362.

A student must have a GPA of 2.75 and no grade lower than a “C” in all of the above required courses.

Recreation Minor

This non-teaching minor consists of 15 hours.

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

RC 100

Introduction to Recreation

3 hours

RC 360

Facility Management in Recreation

3 hours

RC 389

Program Design & Promotion in Recreation

3 hours

Elective Courses (6 credit hours):

The remaining courses needed to complete 15 hours are to be selected in terms of the student's area of interest and in consultation with and approval of the minor advisor.